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Sihle Insurance Group has opened a new office in Vero Beach, its seventh Florida location.
Insurance broker Hub International Ltd. will expand its operations in the South with the acquisition of First Southeast Insurance Services Inc.
Insurance broker Hub International Ltd. will expand its operations in the South with the acquisition of First Southeast Insurance Services Inc.
Are you afraid to travel? Just as vacation season begins, the media bombards with concerns about travel safety, with many worried that traveling in the U.S. will become more dangerous if al-Qaeda tries to retaliate for last month’s ambush and killing of Osama bin Laden.
Independent agents gave The Travelers top honors as the best overall commercial carrier in a 2010 biennial study of agents’ opinions of U.S. commercial carriers. The Flaspohler Research Group conducted the survey of 250 agents in partnership with National Underwriter.
At a concert in Atlanta this spring, Colin Meloy, the lead singer of the alternative rock band The Decemberists, led the audience in singing a few lyrics. "Maybe you shouldn’t pursue a career in this," he jokingly said. "Maybe you should go to work in insurance."
Continuing our discussion of how to apply a disciplined process to handling financial matters, we now turn from credit policy to the other four areas that need to be addressed.
Florida E&S Lines: Premium / Policy CountApril: $218,972,917 / 18,732Commercial Property March:…
Floridas 2011 legislative session was the most active in the past 30 yearsespecially in the property insurance arena. Bills dealing with sinkhole reform, replacement cost reform, and Citizens Property Insurance Corp. were at the top of the to-do list for lawmakers.
While Florida insurers have long used catastrophe models to assess portfolio-level catastrophe risk, leading carriers assess catastrophe risk before the policy is underwritten. Incorporating catastrophe modeling into the underwriting process is easier than most assume.
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Rising customer expectations, more restrictive regulations, and increased competition are pushing insurers to modernize information management to boost productivity and efficiency. Discover how Intelligent Information Management (IIM) transforms insurance operations--addressing key challenges and delivering measurable ROI by streamlining processes, reducing costs, and enhancing customer experiences.
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Rain-related business disruptions can be costly for your clients. Parametric hourly rain insurance offers a proactive approach to mitigate financial losses from weather conditions. This data-driven solution delivers fast, automated payouts when rainfall thresholds are met, ensuring your clients are protected when they need it most.
Download ResourceFrom Vortex Weather Insurance
Hurricane-related financial risks can leave businesses vulnerable due to gaps found in traditional insurance policies. Parametric hurricane insurance provides a proactive solution for your clients to recover from hurricane-related financial losses quickly. Learn how this innovative coverage model offers transparent payouts based on measurable storm conditions--helping your clients bridge critical financial gaps when they need it most.
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The MGA market is more competitive than ever. With new entrants leveraging digital tools and shifting market dynamics, staying ahead requires strategic adaptation. Discover how to refine your approach, embrace innovation, and outperform the competition in 2025.
Download ResourceFrom Vortex Weather Insurance
When adverse weather hits, traditional insurance policies often leave clients vulnerable. Discover how parametric weather insurance offers an innovative, data-driven solution that complements traditional policies--ensuring your clients are protected no matter the risk. This white paper explains how to differentiate your services, fill coverage gaps, and tap into new markets that will help you expand your book of business.
Download ResourceFrom RPS | Risk Placement Services
The Executive Lines insurance market is evolving with new trends in competition, capacity, and underwriting becoming more prominent. To stay ahead in this dynamic market, you must understand these key trends and their implications. This analysis will equip you with the insights you need to secure optimal coverage for your clients in 2025 and beyond.
Download ResourceFrom Voltaire
Inefficient P&C claim letters hide significant costs. Discover how the application of AI for claims letters can transform this liability into a strategic asset, automating accurate letter generation for 200%+ ROI and operational efficiency.
Download ResourceFrom ZestyAI
Severe convective storms (SCS) caused $56B in insured losses last year, highlighting rising risks and the urgent need for insurers to adapt their risk assessment strategies. This overview explores 2025's trends, La Niña's impact, and how AI-driven, property-level insights can help insurers mitigate losses and improve underwriting.
Download ResourceFrom AgentSync
This guide explores the biggest pitfalls in Distribution Channel Management and practical steps you can take to reduce risk, streamline operations, and better support your agency relationships.
Download ResourceFrom ZestyAI
Explore how AI is reshaping underwriting, pricing, and claims--while meeting rising regulatory expectations. This special guide cuts through the noise to reveal real-world use cases, debunk myths, and offer actionable best practices for responsible implementation.
Download ResourceFrom AgentSync
Looking to cut appointment costs without risking compliance? Learn how Just-in-Time (JIT) appointments can help carriers save thousands while staying aligned with state regulations.
Download ResourceFrom Laserfiche
Insurers face mounting pressure from outdated systems, data silos, and rising customer expectations. Discover how a connected, digital-first approach can improve policyholder experiences, streamline operations, and help meet compliance mandates. This guide offers actionable strategies to modernize value-chain operations and drive business growth.
Download ResourceFrom ZestyAI
Traditional roof risk assessment falls short. Ballooning combined ratios demand better methods. This guide reveals how AI and new data sources provide significant lift over traditional models for hail and wind risk.
Download ResourceFrom Verisk
Recovering funds from at-fault parties in auto claims is crucial for insurers, yet subrogation challenges like incomplete data and manual processes slow the process. This guide reveals how claims professionals can streamline subrogation, reduce administrative costs, and maximize recoveries with a more efficient approach. Get the insights you need to speed up claims resolution and improve financial outcomes.
Download ResourceFrom Laserfiche
Rising customer expectations, more restrictive regulations, and increased competition are pushing insurers to modernize information management to boost productivity and efficiency. Discover how Intelligent Information Management (IIM) transforms insurance operations--addressing key challenges and delivering measurable ROI by streamlining processes, reducing costs, and enhancing customer experiences.
Download ResourceFrom Verisk
Digital media fraud is evolving fast--can your fraud detection strategies keep up? With AI-powered tools making it easier than ever to manipulate claims evidence, insurers must stay ahead of fraudsters. Download this guide to explore the latest digital media fraud tactics that are affecting the industry.
Download ResourceFrom Vortex Weather Insurance
Rain-related business disruptions can be costly for your clients. Parametric hourly rain insurance offers a proactive approach to mitigate financial losses from weather conditions. This data-driven solution delivers fast, automated payouts when rainfall thresholds are met, ensuring your clients are protected when they need it most.
Download ResourceFrom Vortex Weather Insurance
Hurricane-related financial risks can leave businesses vulnerable due to gaps found in traditional insurance policies. Parametric hurricane insurance provides a proactive solution for your clients to recover from hurricane-related financial losses quickly. Learn how this innovative coverage model offers transparent payouts based on measurable storm conditions--helping your clients bridge critical financial gaps when they need it most.
Download ResourceFrom Origami Risk
Avoid Costly Setbacks, Stay on Schedule, and Maximize ROI
Download ResourceFrom Origami Risk
The MGA market is more competitive than ever. With new entrants leveraging digital tools and shifting market dynamics, staying ahead requires strategic adaptation. Discover how to refine your approach, embrace innovation, and outperform the competition in 2025.
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